ErCo3B2 is an intermetallic compound combining erbium, cobalt, and boron, belonging to the rare-earth transition metal boride family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural applications, magnetic devices, or wear-resistant coatings where rare-earth intermetallics offer enhanced performance. Engineers would consider this compound for specialized aerospace, defense, or materials science projects requiring investigation of novel high-strength, temperature-stable phases, though commercial availability and cost may be limiting factors compared to conventional superalloys or ceramic alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 214.4 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 125.3 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.400 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -6.460 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5398 | eV/atom | — |